137 Pillars House revives the old world elegance of the Orient and invites guests to enjoy every modern luxury. You are our personal guests. As such, we will be honored to lead you through the surrounding charms of Chiang Mai and welcome you home into pampered privacy. Our home-style residential concept allows visitors to participate and share in the richness of a likeminded international community while creating plenty of space for sublime intimacy in sumptuous suites and throughout our tropical grounds.
Our ambition is that guests of 137 Pillars House will collect meaningful experiences that remain in their hearts long after they leave us. More than building a very comfortable place to sleep, we sincerely hope to create exceptional memories for every guest on every single day.
Location
Wat Gate, the area of Chiang Mai surrounding 137 Pillars House, was formerly designated to foreigners. The house occupies a prime address close to the Ping River and adjacent to the Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple for which the community is named. The traditional Thai temple complex of multiple pagodas and living quarters for six full time and six novice monks is also home to Wat Gate Khar Rham Museum, founded by former 137 Pillars House owner Jack Bain and filled with quirky memorabilia from ancient farm tools and pottery to ornate court clothing of the Chiang Mai royalty plus an extensive collection of historic photographs.
To the north of the temple sits a teakwood house that belonged to the former Thai Prime Minister, Dr. Sukij Nimmanhemin and just south of that, another teak residence almost 100 years old and built in European style with fine, slatted shutters affording both shade and air. Testament to the diversity of foreigners who gravitated to this area, one also finds the Sikh community temple behind Wat Gate from the same period as the European architecture. A pedestrian footbridge known as Sapan Khaek crosses to the fresh fruits and vegetables of Warorot Market at the spot where the Lanna Kings long ago erected their royal jetty and boathouse.
Guest Quarters
Architectural historians and conservationists worked meticulously to reinforce the integrity of the original 1889 structure at 137 Pillars House. Our guests can expect the same nostalgic ambience in all 30 suites, along with the latest modern comforts and conveniences.
All suites feature: • Air conditioning, climate control and ceiling fans • Luxury 400-thread count bed linens on four poster king or super king beds • Sealy Posturepedic Premier Ultra Plush mattresses • State of the art portable telephone system with voice messaging • Personal in room music system with iPod connectivity • High speed wireless Internet (WiFi) • 32” flat screen high definition LCD televisions with international news, sports and entertainment channels • DVD players and an extensive DVD menu for complimentary delivery • Personal bar • In room safe • Books on Thai history, local fauna & flora, arts & culture • Personal espresso coffee machine • Interconnecting rooms availabile
Rajah Brooke Suites
All larger than 70 square metres, these one king bedroom suites each extend to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, free standing Victorian bath, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. For families, we offer these as inter connecting suites.
East Borneo Suites
Averaging 75 metres and accessible by private corridor, each super king or twin bedroom suite extends to an airy, vintage tiled veranda over tropical gardens with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual wash basins includes a sunlit WC, free standing Victorian bath, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers.
William Bain Terrace Suites
Overlooking the old 137 Pillars House, infinity pool and garden wall from the upper floor, both 100 square meters, One-bedroom Suite with Super King-size bed extend to a generous living room and airy, vintage tiled veranda with cane shades for privacy, rattan planter’s chair and plush day bed. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, sunken bath facing onto the tropical foliage, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers.
Louis Leonowens Pool Suites
Our two top-tier ground floor suites each sprawl across 135 square metres, including a generous living room and super king bedroom with French doors overlooking the infinity pool, garden wall and historic pillared house. Beyond a vast walk-in closet, the en suite bathroom with dual washbasins includes a sunlit WC, sunken bath facing onto the tropical foliage, separate indoor and outdoor garden showers. More private pleasures may be enjoyed in each suite’s own 5.5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool.
Grounds & Gardens
Tropical Northern Thai forest surrounded, in fact nearly enveloped, the 137 Pillars House when we first laid eyes on these naturally lush grounds. Our landscape team has preserved those existing Lady Palm and Mimosa trees to honor the site’s unique heritage while creating shade and breeze for our guests along well lit stone walkways. Gardens blossom throughout the property. We especially await the orange Flamboyant flowers that announce the Thai New Year every April. Look for them and other indigenous blooms along the original elephant path, our favorite outdoor reminder of 137 Pillars House’s storied past. In our Market Garden, 137 Pillars House Master Gardener takes full advantage of Chiang Mai’s cooler climate to grow organic herbs and vegetables for our guests. He collaborates directly with the Executive Chef and is available upon request to guide our guests through this edible landscape. We invite you to satisfy spontaneous cravings by picking fruit from these verdant vines as you please.
Gymnasium
There is no need for even the most relaxing vacation to derail your fitness regime. Our air-conditioned facility is equipped with the latest multi-station free unit and free weights as well as computer controlled cardio-vascular equipment including treadmills, an elliptical trainer and upright bicycle. Located among the many pillars, this contemporary fitness facility is available anytime a guest wishes to work up a sweat.
Swimming Pool
Go horizontal for a suntan or dive into our shimmering 25 x 5.5 metre pool. Snacks, sweets and fresh fruit drinks are available poolside, as well as all items off our main menus, delivered by, our attentive team who drop by with complimentary homemade sorbet, cool mineral water, cold towels and atomizer mist to take the edge off North Thailand’s steamy swelter.
Jack Bain’s Bar
We’ve collected our favorite books on Chiang Mai and Thailand here inside Pillars House, plus vivid coffee table books, histories & mysteries, popular paperbacks, this month’s magazines from around the globe and all the notable newspapers plus a wide selection of DVDs and CDs. Linger comfortably in this air conditioned refuge over fresh fruit drinks, Italian and local coffee and teas, wines, brandy, port, sherry, cognacs and aperitifs.
The Parlor
Afternoon high tea is served in the classic style as Chiang Mai’s early foreign visitors enjoyed. Partake of these scrumptious pleasures at 4:00 pm daily in this cozy indoor nook inside the Pillars House, by the infinity pool or on The Lawn. All offer relaxed environments for our guests to meet & mingle over bespoke tea blends, coffee concoctions and complimentary Thai sweets.
The Drawing Room
The 19th century directors of the British Borneo Company would certainly be impressed by our fully modern meeting facility supported by all necessary business centre services. It is the ideal venue for a small private dining function, social gathering or business meeting. Our gourmet food and extensive beverage selection can be customized to suit any occasion.
The Dining Room
For breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Dining Room adjacent to Pillars House is a stylish yet comfortable environment to savor our favorite recipes prepared with fresh organic ingredients. Diverse and accommodating menus offer classic Thai fare meant to be shared and seasonally inspired international dishes, all showcasing the distinctive harvests of local farmers. Go al fresco on the adjacent courtyard surrounded by our tropical gardens.
The Wine Cellar
Toast your days of historic exploring, elephant trekking or sunbathing with sips from our well-edited selection of New and Old World vintages from around the world, including notable Thai wines that are gaining international recognition. Join our regularly scheduled wine tastings or host a private event in this intimate gathering place inside Pillars House, pairing your favorites with European cheeses and Thai tapas.
The Spa
Thais learn the art of massage from a young age. At 137 Pillars House, we carefully selected the most intuitive therapists, raised in ancient Thai healing traditions and expanded their talents to incorporate contemporary aromatherapy as well as holistic beauty techniques. Â Our thoughtfully designed menu of massage, wellness and pampering treatments treat our guests to meaningful pleasures leading to long lasting results seen and felt immediately. Â Natural spa products at The Spa are organic, fair trade and sourced locally wherever possible. Stringent testing ensures they are effective yet sensitive enough for all skin types. Guests who wish to carry these therapeutic effects back home may purchase items from our full range of pampering products. We also offer private lessons in the timeless techniques of Thai massage.
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